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Welcome to the City of Des Moines

A major center for insurance, financial services and publishing, Des Moines has a lot to offer, such as affordable housing, short commute times, a diverse population, and was also recently named one of the best places to live on the Silicon Prairie.

Clowns At The Carousel - August 2nd

Clowns At The Carousel is August 2, 2015 starting at 4:00pm till 7:00 pm. It's all at Heritage Carousel located in Union Park of Des Moines, Iowa which is located at 725 Thompson Avenue. Don't miss this Free & Exciting event! We invite you to join us for a night of laughter, fun & entertainment at one of Des Moines, Iowa's greatest parks!

Spotlight on Des Moines

Gray's Lake Park features the 1,400 foot-long Kruidenier Trail pedestrian bridge and a 1.9 mile trail around the lake. "...Residents can walk, bike, boat or fish -- right in the very heart of downtown," said Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie.

East Village

World Food Prize

Des Moines is home to the World Food Prize the foremost international award recognizing the achievements in advancing human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.

Public Information Office

Public Information Office

The Public Information Office (PIO) is a division of the City Manager's Office and is the central communications resource for the City of Des Moines. PIO manages DMTV-City Cable Channel, City Source Newsletter, Media Relations and Press Releases.

Performance Measure Program

Performance Measures

The City of Des Moines is in the process of a multi-year performance measurement program. This program is designed to measure City of Des Moines' effectiveness and gauge citizen expectations and satisfaction with governmental services.